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Field Report: DC Universe Online
Field Reports provide our first-hand experience with the latest games, but should not be considered a review. Over the last few weeks I saved Supergirl's life, foiled a bomb threat concocted by the nefarious Harley Quinn, sent the menacing
Over the last few weeks I saved Supergirl's life, foiled a bomb threat concocted by the nefarious Harley Quinn, sent the menacing Bizzaro soaring away in anger along with a few friends, and starting hanging out with Wonder Woman. This isn't the diary entry of a lunatic but my experience playing DC Universe Online, the latest MMO adventure from Sony Online Entertainment.
Since the game launched on January 11, I've been exploring the world on both PC and PS3--with the majority of my time spent on the console iteration. With so much MMO action under my belt it may seem like I'm a huge fan of the genre. The truth is, I've never been able to keep my attention zeroed in on any MMO; until now.
The story behind DCUO does a good job of making sense of the overall conflict: in a future world where Lex Luthor finally defeats his enemies (shown uncut, above) Brainiac invades earth and decimates life as we know it. In an effort to save the planet, Future Lex travels through time to warn our "present day" heroes: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. To aid them in their forthcoming battle, Future Lex unleashes stolen Brainiac energy known as "exobytes" to give normal humans "superhuman" abilities.
From there, the player selects to be either hero or villain and fights behind a mentor; Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman for heroes and The Joker, Lex Luthor or Circe for villains. Players can explore the world without fear from being attacked by players on the opposing faction (Hero vs. Villain), or toggle the option to always be on the defensive against "evil" players. The game also has executable instances where players can take on the role of famous characters from the DC Universe for "Legendary" missions.
Combat is based on melee and ranged abilities, mapping melee strikes to the square button on the PS3 controller (left mouse) and ranged attacks to triangle (right mouse). As players level up and select new weapon upgrades, powers, and skills, the simple presses can be used in various ways to unleash devastating combos and to execute more detailed attacks. Holding the melee attack sends my hero soaring through the air with a powerful disabling strike, for example. On the keyboard, selected powers are mapped to the 1 through 6 keys while PS3 users can use the shoulder and face buttons to execute the mapped powers. The PC version also has support for gamepads. As I played, I found that the action became so varied and quick that the game started to feel more like a third-person, action-adventure game rather than a mouse-click-powered MMO.
DC Universe Online offers the same simple encounters as other games in the MMO genre: "Go to A and collect B number of C" or "Go to X and defeat Y number of Z." It's a simple concept that MMO gamers have come to expect from most new titles in the genre and an exercise in tedium that detractors of the genre point at with fierce objection.
DCUO--as it's referred to by the community--includes the same structure; however, the missions never seemed to drag to a point where it became a personal annoyance. It's not that I feel the decision to clone the same tired mission concepts from many preceding games in the genre was an acceptable element for me, it's that the DC universe itself is so well represented that any cause for exploration became a fanboy dream. "Sure, I'll go beat up gift-wrapped boxes to save trapped police officers! I might run into The Joker!" I thought during one long stretch of game time.
DCUO is encyclopedic in its presentation of characters throughout the famed comic universe. Yes, your bigger name characters are there but you'll interact with some of the smaller players in the license's history, too.
For lack of a better term, the interaction with DC characters is extremely cool. During an exploration mission set up by futuristic-showboat Booster Gold, I bumped into Bizarro walking the streets of Metropolis. Quickly, the high-level "mirror image of Superman" attacked and knocked me out, forcing me to flee (DCUO's version of death). Thirsty for revenge, I flew back at top speed--a movement upgrade flying characters can at later levels--and came face-to-face with the menace again. This time, other heroes were in the area and we joined forces to take the confused behemoth down. Eventually, Bizzaro was defeated--but not before thinning our ranks--and soared away in anger. Myself and the other heroes who fought were all rewarded for our valiant efforts. There's no fighting among good guys for loot and experience in this world.
There are countless encounters like this strewn across the worlds of DCUO. In boss battles, players leave the open world populated by those signed into your selected server and enter instances. Inside, it's largely a "kill room" scenario, where heroes or villains must defeat everyone who stands in the way of their final encounter. Thankfully, optional objectives are available to you in order add a little more meaning to the mindless pummeling of cannon fodder. But the interaction and thread of the DC universe is always present and welcome. Characters will get missions from characters as important as Superman to as secondary as Gotham City police officers. You're constantly reminded of the world around you and the characters that make up the universe and, for me, that was a great thing.
But the game has complications, especially on PS3. It suffers from multiple freezing issues. Menus are sometimes painfully slow. Also, the game doesn't do a great job of explaining its features, you have figure out some some elements work and fit, such as the game's multiple power meters.
As, what I would consider, an entry point into the genre for many players--considering the console connection--DCUO doesn't do a good job of directing and explaining character paths to its players. As raids open up at the game's top level (30), it will be important for teams to have the correct elements in place to succeed. Unless you already have an idea of how your decisions will categorize your character, you may be left looking like a genre newbie. Albeit, one with a sweet cape.
DC Universe Online has captured my attention because of its dedication to utilizing its attached license. Had this game been one of the other superhero MMO titles already available, I don't know if my reaction would be as strong. It has technical issues and its structure isn't taking any major chances with what's already available but I'm still playing the game. For the gamer in me, DC Universe Online has struck a longevity chord that few MMO titles have been able to sustain in my personal experience. Admittedly, what keeps me coming back is the game's fantastic use of a legendary world that I adore. As a overall package--when it's not marred by technical issues--DC Universe Online has been an absolute treat for someone who isn't known for sustaining interest in the genre.
The adventure doesn't end there! I'm going to continue to play DC Universe Online for a semi-regular feature tentatively dubbed "A Day In The Life of a Superhero." Reviewing MMOs is a tricky beast because there is so much content we can miss based on our level and decisions. This is my extended "first-hand" experience with the game. The upcoming and ongoing feature will focus on detailing my ongoing exploits with a fresh character on PC and my current PS3 character as he inches in on level 30. So stay tuned! Same Shack time! Same Shack, well you get the idea.
This "Field Report" is based on retail versions of DC Universe Online for the PC and PS3 provided by Sony Online Entertainment.


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This month I couldn't get enough of…
Cotton Candy Grapes : : I found out about these from my friend Pattie Cordova. They sell them at Sprouts markets and of course I had to try them. They really DO taste like cotton candy. It is so odd! And delicious.
Foam magazine :: I'm kind of obsessed. I always hesitated picking it up at my local bookstore because I'm not a surfer and I didn't want to be a poser. I thought it was for awesome surfer chicks. And it is. But it's for everyone else too. Fashion, ocean, art, music. I have been reading it the past few months and LOVE it. It took me everything I had to save the music issue to read until I was on vacation.
You may remember I mentioned my love of Moscow Mules but for the times when I shouldn't be imbibing, I just drink the Ginger Beer. I have had to limit myself to one a day. Reed's is my favorite brand (flavor varies depending on the brand you buy) with a crisp, refreshing ginger flavor. I add about an ounce of fresh lime juice and ice and sip away.
I finally got my husband to hang my Willams-Sonoma Channing mirror up in our bedroom. I LOVE it. And my husband got excited when he saw Jeff Lewis use the same mirror (or one VERY similar) in an episode of Interior Therapy.
I took this Sun Bum sunscreen with me on vacation. Remember my previous post about sunscreen? Well, the one thing that I had missing was the smell of a tropical scent in my skin protection. It may seem crazy, but it really mattered to me. When I found out that Sun Bum smells amazing AND comes in a 50 plus SPF I just had to try it. And I'm a fan. The can says it is hypoallergenic and is anti-aging. Sold. While summer might be coming to a close, don't forget that you need to be wearing sunscreen all day, every day.
This Nixon speaker totally made our vacation to Cabo. My husband and I love music and new we wanted to take a speaker with us. What is so awesome about this one is that it was designed to withstand the elements, like sand, and is shock and water-resistant. I came in to our family room to find my husband egging my son on to throw it on the floor! And so he did. Several times. We had it with us on the beach every single day and never worried about where we set it. The sound is also crazy good, which is well, good for a speaker. One of my favorite parts is the voice. Todd Richards, a pro snowboarder, lends his voice for several phrases that come out of the speaker. He will tell you when you are about halfway through the battery life (about 12 hours!) and when you turn it off he says, "See you later." This speaker is smart AND polite.
I have always disliked mushrooms. But all the sudden, my 7-year-old decided that he liked them and has been asking me to make them for him. So I did and now I love them. We have them about twice a week. I keep it simple using Trader Joe's pre-chopped onion, shallot and garlic sautéed in a little olive oil. Then I add the mushrooms and whatever other veggie we think we need and over the pan. We let the veggies cook down a bit and then take the lid off and let the moisture evaporate. Takes about 15 minutes and then we eat our faces off. Mushrooms are super high in Vitamin D so at least I know we are getting some sort of health benefit. But I have promised him every 3rd time that I will cook them with bacon. It's all about compromise.
*Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. These are just things I love. Pottery Barn (a sister company to Williams Sonoma) sometimes sends me products at my request. The Channing mirror is one such item. All opinions are mine.

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Dr. James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 Dr. James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award. The due date for applications is July 1, 2017.
Description of Award
Through the generosity of the late Dr. James W. Woods, a trust fund has been established within the University for the support of a Junior Faculty Award at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. One recipient will be selected each year and will receive $3,000. The Award is to be used at the discretion of the recipient for support of research and scholarship, and is not to be used as a supplement to the salary of the recipient or as a substitute for a portion of the salary.
Previous recipients
Drs. Victoria Bae-Jump, Patricia Chang, Bruce Cairns, Shannon Carson, Ronald Chen, Arlene Chung, David T. Curiel, Samir M. Fakhry, Timothy M. Farrell, Margaret Gourlay, Mark L. Graham II, Joyce Harp, Katherine Hartmann, Alan Hinderliter, H.J. Kim, Mark Koruda, Suzanne Landis, Steven N. Lichtman, Suresh K. Mukherji, Tim Nichols, Jay Raval, Teresa Tarrant, Linda Van Le, Bradley V. Vaughn, Anthony Viera, Susan M. Weeks, Adam Zolotor, and William Fischer.
The aim of the Award is to support and retain promising young members of the medical school clinical faculty.
Junior faculty members are eligible for nomination for a Woods Award provided they have been a full-time member of the clinical faculty at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine for at least one year and have a rank of Assistant Professor. The award is generally given to clinical faculty members within the first 3 to 4 years of their appointment.
Any full-time faculty member of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, who holds the rank of Associate Professor or higher (exclusive of members of the Selection Committee), is eligible to submit one nomination each year. Nominations must be submitted on or before July 1, 2017.
Applicants will be judged by their past performance and future promise. As such, the Committee would like to examine a complete curriculum vitae and letters of support. An important part of the application is a four-page proposal, which should include a description of a single research project that will be undertaken or continued during the applicant's tenure as a Woods Awardee. The proposal should demonstrate the applicant's capacity to formulate a focused research plan. In addition to the proposal, a short synopsis of the applicant's past research accomplishments should be included, as should a listing of teaching, service, and clinical activities that will be performed or developed during the Award period.
Specifically, the application should include:
1) A curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications;
2) A nomination letter from a faculty sponsor and a letter of support from the candidate's Chair, if the Chair is not the nominator (One or two more supporting letters from other faculty may be included.);
3) A one-page abstract of the research plan including the specific aims of the project
4) A three-page research proposal providing the rationale, background, and preliminary data upon which the project is based (a brief section describing the proposed methods of procedure should also indicate how data will be analyzed and interpreted)
5) A one-page description of past research accomplishments
6) A one-page description of the teaching, clinical, or service activities planned for the next several years
7) Appendix material limited to essential preliminary data and either reprints or the title and abstract page from three relevant articles published by the applicant. Limit appendix material to five pages or less. Proposals should be prepared in size 12 font.
Proposals that exceed the recommended page limits will be returned to the applicants. The selection committee may request an interview with a candidate if an interview is deemed to be necessary or desirable by the Committee.
Instructions to Nominators
The person making the nomination should provide a written statement in support of the nomination setting forth his/her reasons for believing that the candidate would be particularly suitable for the Award. The nominator may wish to support the nomination by requesting one or two additional faculty members to write letters of recommendation for the candidate. If one of the additional letters of support is not from the candidate's Chair, the nominator should obtain a brief statement of support from the Chair.
Nominations should be submitted electronically as a single PDF via email to email@example.com on or before July 1, 2017.
Expenditure of Award
The recipient of a Woods Award will receive a total of $3,000 from the trust fund established by the late Dr. James Woods within the Medical School. The Award is to be used at the discretion of the recipient for support of his/her scholarly endeavors. The Award cannot be used to supplement the salary of the recipient or to substitute for a portion of that salary. The funds of the Award can be used, for example, for the following purposes: purchase of equipment, purchase of supplies, support of technical help, travel to scientific meetings or to other institutions, or purchase of reprints of scientific papers.
The Dean will make the Award with the advice and recommendation of the Selection Committee:
David G. Kaufman, MD, PhD (Chair)
Bruce Cairns, MD
David Clemmons, MD (Co-chair)
Steve Crews, PhD
Ian Davis, MD, PhD
Anne Steiner, MD
Jenny Ting, PhD


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Mr. Stiffy: "Well, I uh, I mean, um... you know, I, uh, when I'm about to, um, fall off the cliff, so I start rubbing it faster, but I don't fall off that cliff, no matter how fast and hard I rub. You know what I mean, doc?"
Friday, February 18, 2011
Patients say the darndest things
Mr. Stiffy: "Well, I uh, I mean, um... you know, I, uh, when I'm about to, um, fall off the cliff, so I start rubbing it faster, but I don't fall off that cliff, no matter how fast and hard I rub. You know what I mean, doc?"
25 comments:
- terri c said...
- February 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM
If he's using his hands, does that make it artisanal?
- February 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- OMDG said...
- February 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
One of the above.
- February 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- pharmacy chick said...
sounds like he is um. masturbating and ..he uses a rather clever euphamism for ejaculation..
- February 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- jimbo26 said...
Um , all in the mind ?
- February 18, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Not in the mind. A known side effect of SSRIs for males or females.
- February 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- ER's Mom said...
TMI. That's all I have to say.
- February 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM
- vicki said...
what doctors have you made angry in your town that they send you all the winners?
my gosh ... it's amazing how many stupid people live in this world.
- February 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM
I'm guessing you hear that a lot, since the meds you get to prescribe to treat neuro problems usually have that side effect. I think that would be the LAST thing I would tell a dr though!
- February 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Given that euphemism, I can't help but wonder whether his orgasms are really really terrible, or really really great.
- February 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
The complaint is nothing new, and doesn't phaze me.
It's more his choice of description that took me by surprise.
- February 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM
- Unknown said...
I'm guessing it took a lot of courage to be honest about the side effects of his medication.
- February 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM
I'm female and a medical transcriptionist so I listen to all the craziness you hear all day via the docs at my hospital. I have no shame whatsoever when I go to the doctor. A few years ago, against my better judgement, I started an SSRI. I went back for my 3-month followup and said "I can't achieve an orgasm so we've got to switch the meds." The doctor looked at me like I had just spoken in tongues while levitating. I suppose y'all aren't used to straightforward, aye? I guess I should have beat around the bush more...see that was a pun and it was totally intended.
- February 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM
- Moose said...
I don't think it's TMI at all in this context. I'd like to think that a prescribing physician would want to know about any and *all* things that could be side effects of meds.
I read somewhere that the most common reason people stop taking meds is because of the side effects. Instead of going to the Dr and saying, "Well I know it's working for my XYZ but it causes this problem" they just stop taking it. If the Dr knows about the side effect he can, at the very least, talk to the patient about the pros and cons of the med and/or try something else.
... and I'm just beating the Obvious Horse, aren't I? :-)
- February 19, 2011 at 1:44 AM
- Not House said...
Falling off a cliff....does that make intercourse base jumping? Using protection means using a bunjee cord?
- February 19, 2011 at 2:13 AM
- Unknown said...
That description strikes me as quite apt, if comical.
Don't see why that'd be TMI with your doc. It's TMI (but true) for me to say, right here, that if there's a solution to this side effect, I'd like to know about it.
- February 19, 2011 at 3:36 AM
Interesting description, Dr. G. falling off the cliff. Moose is right about the reason why a significant portion of people don't take their medications properly--don't like side-effects and not willing to go for the guinea pig routine. In fact, in consideration of the impact of side-effects, medications allow serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, severe depression, and bipolar disease to be treated as successfully as cardiovascular illnesses, but patients who don't see that they have an illness or anosognosia, wonder why they have to put up with Parkinsonianisms, or priapism, tardive dyskinesias, etc.
As a recovering spelloholiic I got a kick out of 'phaze'... faze vs. phase, and when there's some doubt...phaze.
Gotta love the English language.
Seriously, as part of my recovery, I'm leading an underground movement for Esperanto as national second language. Bet I could get a lot of 4th graders on the bandwagon?
- February 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- Kat's Kats said...
::giggle:: At least he reported the side effects!! But OMG!! I have got to go now and read this to my husband!!
- February 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM
What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?
- February 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Jules said...
Moose, Dr. G. isn't suggesting that he has a problem discussing these personal issues with his patients. Sounds like he's weirded out by the dude's creepy metaphor. The patient is an adult and he can't use the proper words to describe masturbation and orgasm?
- February 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM
- ERP said...
And in your mind you are just thinking "Oh man, this is going to be a good blogpost."
- February 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- Doris said...
You need to hand craft a new section for all these Artisinal posts, like you did with the history lessons.
Just a thought...a carefully crafted artisinal thought...
- February 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM
- Candice said...
I lol'd at "Mr. Stiffy" :) Thanks, for that!
- February 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Rubber Barren (Baron)?
- February 23, 2011 at 4:57 AM


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A collection of new soybean herbicides from MANA aims to incorporate multiple modes of action into weed-control programs.
"There clearly is a place for an early foundation pre-emergence pre-mix soybean herbicide that simplifies requirements for multiple products," says James Whitehead, technical development manager for MANA Crop Protection.
"That is, it's put out as a pre-emergence product to be followed sequentially in-season with a post-emergence material. And we want convenience there and that we put multiple modes of action together, whether it be two or three, and the multiple modes of action will come in and control the weeds that we're targeting."
Management of PPO inhibitors, whose function is to break down cell membranes in weeds, also represents a concern for the company.
"We're putting a lot of selection pressure on PPOs," Whitehead says. "We've got to be careful we don't overuse those and burn them out. Because we do not have new modes of action coming in that can take their place."
The following are highlights of the new soybean herbicides, as spotlighted by Whitehead this week during a crop consultant meeting in Memphis. Click on the herbicide name to learn more on the MANA website.
Vise (active ingredients: metolachlor and fomesafen)
- Good soil residual activity
- Good activity on small-seeded broadleaf weeds, where resistance often originates
- Two residual modes of action for resistant weed management
- Unique compatibility with premium glyphosates
- Excellent crop safety
- Flexibility to common rotationoal crops
The product has some limitations, Whitehead says, including rate limitations throughout the season and some yearly use limitations.
Tailwind (active ingredients: metolachlor and metribuzin)
- Employs often underutilized metribuzin, a photosynthetic inhibitor
- Good soil residual product
- Great activity on small-seeded broadleaves
- Reduces selection pressure on ALS and PPOs
He cautions that some soybean varieties are more sensitive than others to specific products.
Rumble (active ingredient: fomesafen)
- Good activity on small-seeded broadleaves
- Unique compatibility with premium glyphosate and paraquat formulations
- Generally accepted to be rainfast
Fomesafen is one of the few products that can go out post-emergence to control Palmer amaranth, Whitehead says. That means Rumble can serve as a bridging strategy to MANA's unique products planned for the future, products that will serve a growing market.
Torment (active ingredients: fomesafen and imazethapyr)
- Can be applied pre-emergence up to 45 days prior through early post-emergence
- More than 65 weeds on the label
- Can be tank-mixed to increase management of pigweeds and grasses
Farmers in the mid-South likely won't find that Torment fits as well as in more northern areas because of rotational restrictions around cotton, Whitehead says. The rotational interval for cotton is about 18 months, a pretty wide window given fluctuating commodity prices. Additionally, ALS- and PPO-resistant populations occur in some areas.
The crop-protection company also will be formulating and evaluating its forthcoming Outflank product during the 2013 season, Whitehead says. Several mixtures look promising and will go beyond what Torment delivers in the marketplace, and the product should be flexible enough to be used in the mid-South without having rotational problems, he says.


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The 1st Amendment, The 2nd Praising Of Castro, and Five Games
This is revised and updated from the previous post:
Minutes into his five-game unpaid suspension for having praised Fidel Castro in a community filled with, and animated by, people who think Castro comparable to Hitler, Manager Ozzie Guillen of the Miami Marlins tried to explain that he had hoped to say he was surprised Castro had stayed in power so long, and that someone who had hurt so many over so many years was still alive.
The problem is, it turns out he had made similar remarks about Castro four years ago in which he renounced Castro's politics and called him a dictator and still ended by saying "I admire him."
As Rick Telander of the Chicago Sun-Times noted late last night, he interviewed Guillen, the managing the White Sox for a Men's Journal Q-and-A:
And I asked him this: "Who's the toughest man you know?''
His response, which took me by surprise: "Fidel Castro.''
"He's a bull—- dictator and everybody's against him, and he still survives, has power. Still has a country behind him,'' Ozzie replied. "Everywhere he goes, they roll out the red carpet. I don't admire his philosophy; I admire him.''
That's an added wrinkle, and it suggests the suspension may be insufficient, at least in terms of length. For some context: over a period of six or seven years, Cincinnati Reds' owner Marge Schott had said something to offend virtually every group except The Visiting Nurse Association. She said Adolf Hitler "was good in the beginning, but went too far." She had previously made antisemitic remarks, kept some Nazi trophies from her late husband's service in World War II (not all that uncommon), bashed gays, blacks, Asians, and supposedly wanted to fire her manager Davey Johnson because he was living with his girlfriend. Major League Baseball – as opposed to just the team acting on Guillen – suspended her for two-and-a-half years and eventually applied enough pressure to get her to sell the franchise.
Flash forward to the remarks to Time Magazine for its newest issue:
"I love Fidel Castro. I respect Fidel Castro. You know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that (expletive) is still there."
As the impeccable Amy K. Nelson live-tweeted from today's apology news conference:
"Very embarrassed, very sad. I thought the next time I saw this room with this many people, there would be a World Series trophy next to me."
A predominant response from fans who – correctly, I think – believe we have gotten to the point where we take everything either too seriously or not seriously enough, has been "What happened to Ozzie Guillen's free speech? What about the 1st Amendment?"
Well – what about it?
Ever read it?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
That's the whole thing. In case you think there's a hidden meaning in there somewhere protecting Ozzie Guillen's – or your -right to say whatever he wants without consequences from his employers or his community: No.
Translation of the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights, the 1st Amendment to our Constitution to the current mess?
Congress shall make no law abridging Ozzie Guillen's freedom of speech.
His bosses? They can abridge it all they want.
Ironically, the heavy-handedness of local politicians trying to capitalize on the situation may serve to protect Ozzie. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Miami-Dade wants Guillen to resign, or to be fired. "To say you respect Fidel Castro," writes Joe A. Martinez, "suggests he also respects dictators such as Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega, Adolf Hitler and Sadam Hussein."
Not quite. Ozzie is guilty of praising (or admiring, or being astonished at, or being appalled by, depending on when you ask him) Castro's longevity, in much the same kind of way he would've tried to praise Jamie Moyer if he threw a 4-hit shutout against the Marlins. But there are third rails, and in South Florida, Castro is viewed as the destroyer of lives, the ruination of the homeland, the man who separated families, tortured opponents, the man who sent would-be refugees to drown or be eaten by sharks, and sent a country back to 1947.
There are survivors, and the relatives of those who didn't survive, and one of the things they don't want to hear is that there's anything good about Castro. And I can't blame them. You can't view this exclusively from your own perspective. You need to remember that much of the geographical area the Marlins represent view what has happened to Cuba since 1959 the way Israel views its more belligerent neighbors – or worse.
The usually hip Deadspin was particularly tone-deaf on this:
I'm not Cuban, nor have I ever been to Miami so I don't know how this played out among that population, but I would just say this…
No, don't. The 1st Amendment doesn't protect you either, Bud.
The question remaining is: Is five games sufficient. A local anti-Castro group said yesterday it planned to picket and protest the team until Guillen is out, or Castro leaves office, or both – In which case Ozzie had better hope he has completely misjudged the dictator's longevity. One assumes a serious suspension would tamp down the fire pretty quickly.
There are a lot of arguments here, but the one to leave out involves wrapping Guillen in the 1st Amendment. It might be nice (or it might be disastrous) if we all had some kind of private immunity from controversial statements, but we clearly don't.
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We all know that the confiscation of hundreds of millions of dollars and a blockade that have lasted for over 50 years have nothing to do with the economic situation in #Cuba today. Which has been made possible by the political and special interest of south Florida who are the descendants of the Batista regime. Who plundered the wealth of the country when they left the island.
seriously? wow!!
OK Keith. So we won't view this in terms of free speech. As such, how do you respond to the Marlins statement? (via http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-04-10/marlins-guillen-returns-to-miami-to-explain-pro-castro-comments)
"The Marlins acknowledge the seriousness of the comments attributed to Guillen," the Marlins said in a statement today. "The pain and suffering caused by Fidel Castro cannot be minimized especially in a community filled with victims of the dictatorship."
"There is nothing to respect about Fidel Castro," the team said in the statement. "He is a brutal dictator who has caused unthinkable pain for more than 50 years. We live in a community filled with victims of this dictatorship, and the people in Cuba continue to suffer today."
So condemnation OK? Respect, not so much? What if this had been all about, oh, say Barack Obama? Or George W. Bush? Then is free speech involved?
I don't think anyone means to suggest that the First Amendment protects you from being fired from a private enterprise (you know that all too well), but rather that demanding a suspension for a recycled anecdote expressing amazement over a dictator's political longevity is…well, stupid. And those in the media encouraging it should feel… well, stupid.
It's akin to me saying "I respect Keith Olbermann for continually finding employment. Sure, he's hated by nearly everyone he's worked for, but he's always able to find that next sucker," and someone demanding I be suspended for that.
This episode proves most Americans are utterly clueless about Cuba, Castro and the Batistanistas in south Florida.
I dont know, I must be really crazy or from another planet.. I feel these are words spoken by a man with no power over any of the peole who feel he insulted them. This is one man who said something that hurt feelings, he apoligized, and has been handed his punishment, and people still want to persecute him. If he had been belligerent about it, well then there stands a man who doesnt care about other human beings, this is not the case… Geeze, give the guy a break..
It was the SECOND time he praised Castro in some way, ON THE RECORD, which means we likely don't know the half of it. Anyway, it has less to do with whom he praised than whom he insulted by praising him. You will always find someone intellectualizing about Hitler, or Stalin, or some other sh*t-stain on history, and we will ALWAYS have to denounce them for it. Period. I don't care if Stalin's trains ran on-time, I don't care whether Hitler gave Germany a warm-fuzzy before the Holocaust, and I could not care less how tough Castro is: Real people have suffered and died by the score because of these kind of men, and to be so tone-deaf as to praise them IN THE FACE of their vicitms and their families is beyond stupid.
Once again a liberal only uses the 1st amendment starwman arguement when they can attack someone with it
Can Guillen sue his bosses like you Olbermann? Your ratings stunk, you said idiotic things…yet you go after Guillen.
Of course this isn't a 1st amendment right….it's a social media PC conversation. How far will the far left go in this country to rephrase quotes in order to persecute someone they feel is 'not in line'?
The irony of this story is that a not so controversial comment about not liking Castro's philosophy but his perserverance, is twisted to make him evil.A strategy Cuba loved to use, now a keynote one in the last two administartions of this country.
Anyway, I subsribed to this newsletter, cringing at the day your far left wacko ways will enter in…rather than just talk about baseball…happened and now I am out.
I applaud Steve's comment about you. You must at least be comnmended at finding work with your lack of talent and philosophy.
It seems like the only thing Americans are good at anymore is outrage (or poutrage). There are so many injustices people could march against but they choose to get worked up over a baseball manager. Most people in this country are struggling so much just to get by that they need these little controversies as a distraction from their worries about money, health, education, or just feeling at peace with where they are in life. We're blasted this way and that by the attention-hungry (and money-hungry) media and their corporate sponsors. These very words I type are brought to you by someone, I'm sure.
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I was just wondering if love of neighbor factors in anywhere.
Anti-semitism from Marge Schott likened to Ozzie Guillen saying he respects Fidel Castro because he's held on despite being terrible? Keith, you should be better than that. As far as I'm concerned, Castro is evil. But when Castro sets out to exterminate an entire group of people, I'll see the comparison.
Making up for that horrible comment, though, Keith made the important point about the First Amendment. I'd like to add in a thought from none other than Vincent Edward Scully, whom we Dodger fans today had to do without due to his having a bad cold–an Opening Day fright, we might say. Roy Firestone once interviewed Vin and asked what he thought of Deion Sanders saying he'd play only one sport instead of two if the one sport paid him as much as he makes playing two. Vin squirmed a bit, because he avoids controversy, but then he said that we hear a lot about our rights and they are important, but we don't hear enough about our obligations. Deion Sanders had the right to say whatever he wanted, but he had an obligation not to. Vin said it better than anybody (on that, Keith would agree).
Hmm.. I'm not sure about that but if you don't go to the class connects for the clsesas your taking for k12 then it does effect your grades but there only an hour long and its helpful to go to them. I'm doing k12 and the teachers tell you that you need to go to the class connects. I think doing it will help you manage your time and you can get it done, then have the rest of the day for training. But it is a little harder. There is more hw but you have the whole day and weekend to get it done but do try and stay caught up because it will start piling up. I think you should do k12. It is a little more flexible then pub school in my opinion(: Good luck and I hope I helped(:
Please, folks. This conversation would be all well and good if someone other than Guillen were the focus. This man is a moron. The only thing he knows anything about is baseball, and that's pushing it. He even forgets the names of players on his own team! It's as if none of you (and I include you, Keith) have heard any of his press conferences, where he gets laughs from sportswriters, and he thinks they're laughing with him. Or maybe you've never seen one of his unreadable tweets. He is functionally illiterate.
He was probably told that there were "a lot of Cubans" in Miami, and thought, "Hey, I remember I once had a thought about Castro! I'll bet they'll think I'm cool if I repeat it to them!" How this dolt won a job to begin with, let alone a Series, should be the discussion. I say that when Lenny Dykstra gets out of stir, he should start slapping that resume on some GM's desks.
Let none of us cast the first stone…Guillen's weren't the brightest words ever spoken. But this is America, not Cuba. KO is usually a fav of mine, but much too holier than thee on this one. People need to lighten up in S Fla. Can't we all just get along?
Get a JOB Keith!
Are you drinking?
P.S. I think its stupid that a player was suspended for 5 games for expressing his opinion about Castro but I find baseball boring. Only in USA. Again, if there is a youtube channel, with your count down on it, I will subscribe. You only need 999,999 others and plenty of Americans love or hate you. You should respect the internet more. At the end of the day, on the internet, people can choose what they want, whether its the blogs of rambling idiots or maverickoid geniuses. I've got a real sport to watch; the Senators are barely in the play offs.
None of this was ever about baseball, or Ozzie Guillen. It's about thought control and the agenda of a few political-fringe wackos to create a media circus. As ESPN points out, "fewer than 200 people came to protest, and that's *after* a politician robo-called constituents to draw a crowd" (tinyurl.com/73esg2k). The whole thing was completely astroturfed, and the Marlins look absurdly ridiculous for capitulating to it. Time for them to re-name the team yet again, to the Jellyfish, or perhaps the Miami McCarthyites. Or maybe the Miami Cave Men.
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Nomar, 1B
Drew, RF
Aybar, 3B
Ethier, LF
Martinez, 2B
Martin, C
Tomko, P
Kent is still having trouble swinging a bat and he told Fred Roggin on the air a few minutes ago that he's going to have an MRI tomorrow to see if there are any worse problems in there that we can't tell from an examination by the trainers.
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I thought Grady would give Cruz a start in LF tonite, and save the rookies from Hudson. Looks like it's the DL for Kent, let's get all these injuries out of the way the first half.
Looks like he's staying with who's hot and trying to win !!
Go Dodgers !!
Yeah over all this looks like a solid line up, on Kent maybe there just trying to really rest him & are just planing to give him the start when the Dodgers get home.
Article says he's getting an MRI tomorrow !! Could be bigger issue, wait and see !!
Go Dodgers !!
glad ethier is in. great triple but hudson looks strong
It looks the the real Bret Tomko is starting to show up…. As much fun as this run of wins has been I hope management is fully aware- this starting staff has some big holes in it. I think we will need to make some kind of move to win the West.
I always thought that Tomko was nothing more than just a mediocre pitcher, and the Dodger blue was not going to change that. Unfortunately he is headed for his usual level of performance, and that isn't going to bring the Dodgers to the playoffs. Billingsley or some other promising rookie would certainly do no worse. A starting pitching staff with Tomko and Seo only belongs on a team that's slated to finish around .500. That's not going to be nearly good enough this year.
Looks like Odalis might get another shot. Hope he's ready for it physically and especially in his head.
Tomko had a great streak, no doubt fueled by the emotions of his mom's condition. This is going to be his third bad start in a row, though, and he might want to chat with Rick Honeycutt to get a game plan for the next one.
Tomko was pitching really great I don't understand, what? is his change of pase not affective anymore, or maybe pitch selection? what is it?
Tomko is an innings eater. Today was an off day, it happens. The stars align, the opposing team collectivly wakes up on the right side of the bed, they all eat their Wheaties, and a solid pitcher gets hit around like a Cinco De Mayo Pinata.
I for one was excitied when we got Tomko. I know he will give the team a lot of chances to win games before the season ends.
With the great offense and bullpen he just needs to keep it close.
There are actual real major league players in the batting box. When Tomko or any other pitcher makes a slight mistake and puts the ball waist high in the middle instead of knee high on the corner, those major league hitters have a much better chance of hitting a home run instead of a weak fly ball.
"Get it over the plate" works in Little League, not MLB.
Tomko is going to be fine,the Brave just weren't ok with being swept. Allowing a jack to Chipper and Andruw is nothing to hang you head about. I don't care who's spot he takes, I want to see Chad here very quickly.


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Allana Kellogg, who writes the blog Veggie Venture, did what no other human being has done: made cauliflower palatable, dare I say undetectable, to my daughter Cassie, a cauliflower hater since birth.
Kellogg posted the recipe Cauliflower Spanish Rice on her site last month and I've been a fan of both the recipe and Veggie Venture ever since.
It was my Texas-born husband who introduced me to Spanish rice and its relative, red beans and rice. But I eat rice infrequently these days because the starchy carbs leave me, how do I say this delicately, quite "swollen in the abdomen" and the scale revolts. However, like discovering squash as a substitute for pasta, I can now have "rice" again through the magic of cauliflower. After all, it's not the rice I love so much, but all the flavors that combine to make the overall rice dish. From this recipe will come all kinds of experiments in my kitchen.
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She also loves making Grammy Lynn work a little extra harder on her rehab exercises. I've been using the green Theraband for two different shoulder exercises, but Claire insisted on using the green one yesterday and handed me the blue one, which has more resistance. I used it and felt the effects today, which isn't a bad thing. I just think it's funny that it took a 21-month-old to remind me that I need to increase resistance once in awhile, lest I become complacent.
(For the record, Claire also insisted I wear that hat. )
I didn't get a formal cardio workout in before the g-kids arrived yesterday, but keeping up with Claire is a workout all by itself. I think she needs to produce an exercise video: "Chase Away the Pounds with Claire." She runs and runs and climbs and climbs and expects you to keep up – that would be the cardio portion – and then she throws in "uppie, uppie" and her patented "hold me under my arms and I'll become limp weight as you jump me up and down" technique – this would be the strength training portion of the video. Do this for at least three hours and I guarantee you'll lose a pound or two.
Who said workouts had to be formal and dull?
Today, I read this quote by Victor Frankl: "Between the stimulus and the response there is a space, and therein lies our freedom." And I realized that that "space" for me yesterday was Claire and Luca and Cassie. My response to the stimulus of all the stress and work this last week is much healthier today because I took the time yesterday to just be. Just be a mom and a grandmother. Just be carefree and let their joy wash over me.
It's amazing what a little cauliflower and some skipping and jumping will do for our souls. I hope you find some time to skip and jump and just be in July.
Claire (not amused) with her first pigtails. She kept them in for all of 3.25 minutes.


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- A retired Russian Orthodox bishop has been deposed after it was revealed that he was giving psychic counseling at a New Age center in Russia. It seems a fair cop. The Orthodox news site that reported on the incident is in English, but the lingo, acronyms, and haughty triumphalism make it nearly indecipherable to the casual reader (I suppose some could argue the same about my site, though I try to remain accessible).
- This story is supposed to be satire, but I can actually imagine certain Heathens saying something like what's quoted in the "article." Quote: "It's an insult to our religion, it is bad enough they turned our God of Thunder into a blond pretty boy in a unitard, but the lack of bloodshed makes a mockery of our beliefs." You laugh now, just wait until they turn The Morrigan into a superhero character… oh, wait.
- In a move that should surprise no one, the Vatican has made it clear that they really, really, don't like Santa Muerte. Quote: "The Mexican offensive against Santa Muerte (Saint Death) launched by former president, Felipe Calderon, has now gone global. In an interview last week with a Peruvian Catholic news site (Aciprensa), the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, condemned the cult of the skeleton saint as "sinister and infernal." The Italian prelate, whom Vatican watcher John Allen recently called "the most interesting man in the Church" and even profiled as a candidate for the papacy, called for both Church and society to mobilize against devotion to Saint Death." Chances that this will hinder the religious movement? I'd wager they are slim to none.
- The interfaith ceremony that took place after the Boston bombing attack excluded humanists and atheists. Quote: "We made it exceedingly easy for the Governor's staff to find us and include us, but they chose not to do so. The exclusion of non-theists today no doubt deepened the hurt the people in the non-theist community are feeling. What principle was served by our exclusion, I don't begin to understand."
- Come visit scenic Cornwall, we've got a really, really, big Celtic Cross. Quote: "We hope it will become an iconic landmark, our version of the Angel of the North, so people don't just pass by Saltash, but go in." Also, King Arthur was conceived there, but that's not exactly a roadside attraction.
- Speaking of Stonehenge, here's a new theory about it. Quote: "…the site, which was occupied continuously for 3,000 years, had evidence of burning, thousands of flint tool fragments and bones of wild aurochs, a type of extinct giant cow. That suggests the area near Stonehenge may have been an auroch migration route that became an ancient feasting site, drawing people together from across different cultures in the region, wrote lead researcher David Jacques of the Open University in the United Kingdom."
- My pal Cara Schulz (who also happens to be a Hellenic Pagan), is holding a Kickstarter for a cool-sounding luxury camping book, and in honor of reaching $1,500 of the $4,500 goal she shares a drink recipe on Youtube called the "Blue Gem." With Summer festival season almost here, maybe we could all use this book?
That's it for now! Feel free to discuss any of these links in the comments, some of these I may expand into longer posts as needed.


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Every year the Coachella music festival, held in Indio, California, gets bigger and better! This is true not only with its musical talent, but, more importantly, with its specific boho style. Checkout some of the best fashions coming out of this annual event that can be considered for your summer wardrobe -- even if you didn't make it to the shows.
1. Coachella Fashion Trends: Mink Pink
80s Style
Incorporate an 80's edge to your style with high-waisted cut-off shorts that are worn with everything from tees to flowy tanks.
'Exposed Slasher Flick' High Waist Cutoff Shorts, $72, Nordstrom.com
2. Coachella Fashion Trends: Forever 21
Crop Tops
Be sure to start working on those abs months before Coachella because these midriff exposing tops are a must!
Forever21 Southwestern Cutout Crop Top, $25, forever21.com
3. Coachella Fashion Trends: Topshop
Neon Love
From denim to tops, the color of this season's festival is neon for a pop of color.
Topshop NEON MULTI TRIANGLE EARRINGS, $25, topshop.com
4. Coachella Fashion Trends: Miss Selfridge
Maxi Dresses
Flowy dresses are about the only sweet style at the festival, so be sure to pair with a bunch of bangles and rings for an edge.
PEACH FRILL FRONT MAXI DRESS, $80, missselfridge.com
5. Coachella Fashion Trends: Free People
Haute Hat
Believe it or not, Bed head is actually the goal for Coachella coupled with a floppy hat. Floppy-brimmed wool fedora hat, $58, freepeople.com
6. Coachella Fashion Trends: Nasty Gal
Awesome Sunnies
Vanessa Hudgens always makes a stop at Coachella, so we're sure when she's wearing heart shaped shades, it's a trend.
Heart Of Glass Shades, $20, nastygal.com
7. Coachella Fashion Trends: Asos
Floral Headbands
Tune into your inner flower child with this floral headpiece.
ASOS Rock 'n' Rose Forget Me Not Floral Garland Head Band, $40, asos.com
8. Coachella Fashion Trends: Steven
Summer Booties
Be sure to wear out your short booties to really fit in at the festival.
Flat Booties, $169, shopbop.com
9. Coachella Fashion Trends: French Connection
Crochet Details
Don't forget to add hippie flair to your look with this crochet top.
French Connection Lacy delight crochet top, $128, frenchconnection.com
10. Coachella Fashion Trends: Urban Outfitters
Fanny Pack
Forget the crossbody bag because this season it's all about stylishly decorated fanny packs!
UO Ecote Studded Fanny Pack, $29, urbanoutfitters.com
11. Coachella Fashion Trends: Koolaburra
Fringe Effects
Anything with a fringe is a Coachella staple.
Koolaburra Zola sandal, $129, koolaburra.com
12. Coachella Fashion Trends: Motel
Skin Show-Off
Coachella is known as the time to show off some skin, so wear this mini to be on trend.
Motel Kimmy Mini Tube Skirt in Aztec Pastel Print, $40, motelrocks.com


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I Guess We Should Talk About Vera Wang's Separation
If you want to know what's happening in fashion today, the biggest news story seems to be Vera Wang and Arthur Becker's separation. Mario Grauso, president of the former couple's joint brand, broke the news in a statement earlier this morning: "Vera Wang and Arthur Becker have mutually and amicably agreed to separate. They remain […]Read more


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Here are some Easter Egg Hunts especially for Union County kids this weekend:
- Summit PAL is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny on April 7th at 10 AM at the Family Aquatic Center at 100 Ashwood Avenue. This event is open to all Summit residents.
- Cranford Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Garlic Rose, 28 North Avenue, on April 7th at 9AM. Cost is $10 for children and $15 for adults, and photos are an additional $3. Email email@example.com more info.
- Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be at Forest Road Park on April 7th at 10 AM. All children 10 and under are invited to help find over 1000 eggs filled with goodies and prize tickets hidden around the park. The Easter Bunny will be there along with contests to guess the number of jelly beans and chocolate eggs. Bring your own decorated egg and bunny drawing to enter the drawing contests.
- Mountainside is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Oasis Church, 1180 Spruce Drive, On April 8th, right after Easter Sunday's 10AM Church Service and Kids' program with a Bible lesson and craft under the Big Top Tent. Live bunnies will be there, along with the Easter Bunny.
And, one more event for next weekend!
- Clark will hold its sixth annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Clark Recreation Center at 430 Westfield Avenue on Saturday, April 16th from 12 to 2 pm. Bring a camera and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Decorate your own basket, hunt for eggs filled with prizes, participate in a coloring contest, have snacks, enter the jelly bean contest, and enter the grand prize drawing. This event is open to Clark children up to and including 5th grade. Al children must be accompanied by an adult.


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Natural Health Matters
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Categories: Acupuncturist, Hutt Central
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. There is a range of acupuncture variants which originated in different philosophies, and techniques vary depending on the country in which it is performed. It is most often used to attempt pain relief, though it is also recommended by acupuncturists for a wide range of other conditions. Acupuncture is generally used only in combination with other forms of treatment.


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Manufacturers in the high-visibility medical manufacturing industry are under growing scrutiny and pressure to ensure that products continue to meet ever more stringent standards for cleanliness. The push to meet these standards is coming from multiple angles.
The mention of the word "medical" brings immediate and heightened awareness to any process, especially cleaning. The life-and-death consequences of medical manufacturing tend to get attention unrivaled by that of any other industry. In a real sense, "medical" cleaning encompasses a range of industries that are all part of the overall medical manufacturing network. Suppliers, manufacturers and consumers of anything that touches the human body need to meet standards for "medical" cleaning. Historically, the major concern in medical manufacturing has been providing a product that is sterile. Until recently, cleanliness, although important for cosmetic reasons, has been of lesser consequence overall than sterility.
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One problem is that the design of medical equipment seldom takes cleaning into consideration. Any random collection of medical devices will undoubtedly present a more difficult cleaning challenge than a like collection of components associated with any other field. Narrow and bent tubes, internal passages, complex linkages, tight clearances, as well as plastic and rubber components are common in medical equipment. Manufacturing processes, including sharpening, honing, polishing and others that are among the worst from the standpoint of a cleaning challenge, abound. Most devices, although their sub-components may be cleaned several times in the manufacturing process, require a final cleaning in their assembled state—sometimes with guards, safety devices and even closures in place. In short, the equation couldn't be worse! Cleaning challenges in the medical industry are, without question, among the most difficult faced by the cleaning community.
The importance of cleaning in the medical industries has recently been elevated by the growing recognition that sterility alone does not assure product safety. Attention has recently focused on the fact that residuals of even deactivated biological entities pose a long-term threat to patients if these residues aren't removed from items such as body implants. Sterilization, however, is frequently performed after "final" cleaning, leaving the possibility that potentially harmful biological residues, known as "bioburden," remain.
Medical cleaning requires the removal of a range of contaminants. Solid contaminants may be large, small, microscopic, or, in some cases, even sub-microscopic, and come in every shape that can be imagined. They may be as hard as diamonds or as soft as rubber. Some are soluble, while others are partially or totally insoluble. The forces holding contaminants in place, likewise, range from the contaminants being physically imbedded in the substrate to simple molecular adhesion. Entrapment in complex geometries and capillary spaces is common, since many devices are cleaned after assembly.
Assuring cleanliness is further complicated by the fact that many contaminants relevant in medical applications are, at best, as difficult to detect as they are to remove. Cleanliness evaluation may require complex laboratory techniques that may take hours or days to perform, making real-time process validation difficult to impose. Process verification lends itself well to the validation of sterilization processes using heat, chemicals and radiation. Process verification methods often do not, however, adequately validate cleaning processes. They tend to lead to a false sense of security unless cleaning procedures are totally proven and, frequently, to error on the side of the extreme.
Things are changing rapidly in the world of cleaning for medical applications. Specifications are still evolving and, unfortunately, appear to be on several diverse tracks. At this writing, no universal specification exists that, if met by any manufacturer, can give complete comfort and assurance that all requirements for medical cleanliness have been met.
The Challenge
Because of the range of geometries, construction materials and contaminants involved, and the critical requirements associated with it, cleaning for medical applications presents a challenge not found in other industries and often not easily answered by conventional off-the-shelf technology. Thorough and reliable cleaning for medical applications may require a combination of technologies, each not up to the challenge on its own, brought together in specialized equipment. Frequently, the most successful formula includes ultrasonics.
Ultrasonic technology is a natural fit because many cleaning specifications use ultrasonics to extract residual contaminants for metrological examination. By doing so, these methods recognize the superior effect that ultrasonic cleaning is able to achieve.
Almost a century after it was first used for cleaning, ultrasonic technology continues to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace. Many recent developments position ultrasonics as an ideal and sometimes the only answer to many of the challenges found in cleaning for the medical industry.
Sweeping Frequency
Ultrasonic transducers are designed to operate at a discreet frequency or frequencies defined by their physical dimensions. Operation at a fixed frequency, however, can result in non-uniform intensity of the ultrasonic field in an ultrasonic cleaning tank because of interaction and reflection of the sound waves. Advances in both transducer and generator technology now allow ultrasonic frequencies to warble or "sweep" around a central frequency. The result is improved distribution of ultrasonic energy and improved cleaning efficiency overall.
This method, effective as it is, on rare occasion has been associated with damage to delicate assemblies sensitive to the sweeping frequency. The introduction of non-uniform sweep, continuously varying the frequency of the frequency sweep or "warble," has eliminated this potential stumbling block.
Increased Ultrasonic Frequency
Significant research has shown that different cleaning requirements are ideally met using different ultrasonic frequencies. Higher ultrasonic frequencies, for example, remove smaller-sized particles more efficiently than lower frequencies. The range of ultrasonic frequencies continues to increase and now has reached almost 300 kHz.
Multiple Ultrasonic Frequencies
Cavitation bubbles provide the primary mechanism of ultrasonic cleaning. The formation and energetic collapse of these bubbles on a scale that allows their effect to interact with contaminants is necessary for the process to work. Higher frequency ultrasonic sources create more, but smaller and less energetic cavitation bubbles, while lower frequencies provide fewer, but larger and more energetic cavitation bubbles.
Although higher frequencies excel at removing smaller particles, lower frequencies may be required to remove particles of a larger size. Since cleaning often requires the removal of contaminants having a range of particle sizes, the use of several frequencies in succession is ideal. Similarly, some ultrasonic frequencies outshine others in their ability to facilitate and promote physical phenomena such as dissolution and emulsification, as well as chemical reactions such as those required for passivation. Recent research has further verified that multiple frequency ultrasonic excitation can also enhance the ability of ultrasonic energy to penetrate into increasingly smaller geometries to facilitate contaminant removal.
Until fairly recently, applying different frequencies meant separate ultrasonic cleaning tanks. Now, however, it is possible to apply multiple frequencies in a single tank. Frequencies may be applied sequentially at varying intensity and in any order, depending on the range of particle sizes and the other contaminants being removed.
Future Promise
Ultrasonic energy shows early promise in aiding in the sterilization of some critical medical components. Ultrasonic cavitation and the subsequent violent collapse of the cavitation bubble has been demonstrated to be at least partially effective at breaking down cell walls and causing other effects that, at minimum, speed or enhance other sterilization schemes. The addition of ultrasonics may reduce the required temperatures and chemical concentrations, but this research is ongoing.
Unique Capabilities and Shortcomings
To support its value in medical and medical-related cleaning, ultrasonics brings unique capabilities that cannot be provided by other technologies: enhanced small particle removal; the ability to penetrate enclosed spaces; non-line-of-site capability; and easy integration with other technologies.
For all of its capabilities, ultrasonic cleaning also has inherent limitations that must be understood. Mechanical vibration is the mechanism that is at the base of all ultrasonic cleaning processes. This mechanical vibration, powerful in its effect, requires a suitable means of transmission for delivery to the cleaning site. This means of delivery is a liquid. All surfaces of parts that are to be cleaned must be immersed in this liquid. Likewise, the liquid must support the formation and energetic collapse of cavitation bubbles as mentioned earlier. Water, and mixtures of water and certain chemistries provide excellent vehicles for ultrasonic cleaning. Anything that provides a "disconnect" in the liquid path will likely prove detrimental to ultrasonic cleaning.
Disconnects include liquids that do not support cavitation (some solvents for example), pockets of trapped air, and baskets or fixtures that are massive or are constructed of "soft" materials, including plastic or rubber. Overloading an ultrasonic cleaning tank may also compromise the ultrasonic cleaning effect. For similar reasons, parts fabricated totally or in part of rubber-like materials and some forms of plastic, may not be good candidates for ultrasonic cleaning.
Successful Ultrasonic Cleaning
Experienced manufacturers of ultrasonic equipment are the best resource for assistance in developing an ultrasonic cleaning process. The technology, although not "rocket science," has occasionally shown itself to be somewhat non-intuitive and has frequently been misapplied by those with limited or no experience. Test cleaning using equipment as close as possible in both configuration and scope to that proposed-for production is highly recommended.
The overall process usually involves more than a simple ultrasonic cleaning tank. To be effective and productive, an ultrasonic cleaning system needs to address maintenance of bath quality through filtration or periodic replenishment, rinsing methods for removing cleaning residues, and part drying. Automated material handling, process monitoring and a number of other features also need to be considered in the overall process design.
The Big Picture
Cleaning requirements for the medical industry are in flux. Specifications that are now being developed, when applied, will almost certainly force a change in the way medical manufacturers clean things. This highly visible industry will be held more and more responsible and accountable for its cleaning processes. Ultrasonic technology, when smartly and properly applied, can enhance many cleaning processes.
Aqueous Cleaning for Aerospace
A turbine manufacturing plant phases out an obsolete vapor degreasing system, making the change to aqueous-based cleaning.
Parts Cleaning in a Vacuum
While not glamorous, cleaning is a necessity for quality parts production. This supplier provides a solution to many of the issues shops face for fast, effective and environmentally friendly parts cleaning.
Vapor Degreasing Fluid Meets Aerospace Application Requirements
The development of environmentally safe, yet effective solvents has kept vapor degreasing at the forefront of cleaning operations for metalworking.


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PB&J "Plus" Bagel
The kids will love it. Enjoy a classic PBJ, the Thomas' way.
1 Thomas'® Plain Bagel
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp fresh fruit jam
Fresh Fruit Jam:
2 tbsp assorted berries
Sugar to taste
Fresh Fruit Jam: Combine 2 tablespoons of assorted berries with desired amount of sugar. Coarsely mash together ingredients until desired consistency is achieved.
Bagel: On a toasted Thomas' Plain Bagel, spread cream cheese and peanut butter onto each half of the bagel. Top each half with fresh-fruit jam.


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The only thing better than Girl Guide Cookies are the recipes that use our classic chocolate and vanilla and chocolatey mint cookies! Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada challenged Canadian chefs and bakers to create their most scrumptious recipe using our famous cookies and we are proud to share the results in our Cookie Recipes for Girl Greatness.
No-Bake Chai Cheesecake – Bal Arneson
Food Network's Spice Goddess
Girl Guide Minted Chocolate Salame – Massimo Capra
regular on City TV's Cityline
Girl Guide Brownie Cupcakes – The Cupcake Girls
Heather White and Lori Joyce
Minty Hot Chocolate – Kary Osmond
former host of CBC's Best Recipes Ever
Girl Guide Vanilla Banana Trifle – Petite and Sweet
Elle Daftarian and Caspar Haydar
Chocolate Vanilla Coffee Cake – Emily Richards
home economist and cookbook author
Try these delicious recipes or make one of your own. If you have your own Cookie Recipe for Girl Greatness we would love for you to share it with us at Cookies Help.
Looking for cookies to make one of these delicious treats? Check Find Cookies for a location near you.
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It's that time of year! Winter is well and truly here; winter solstice and Christmas are just around the corner. Our outdoor projects have been traded for some much-needed indoor renovations. So we're shifting things here and there, patching walls and ceilings and generally making a huge mess. That's right, a week 'till Christmas and we're tearing the house apart. Not to worry though, this is just a classic example of "it gets worse before it gets better", and we are beyond ready to be rid of these old pepto bismol pink walls!
But, as we all know, the holidays are not about whether or not your walls are pink, or if your house is spotless in time for guests, the holidays are about being together with those we love. So while we are chipping away at the piles of stuff (in hopes of fitting a tree in here somewhere) we're also making time to bake cookies (and eat them with friends), play in the snow, craft ornaments, read, and just spend time together.
The tree is by Ezra and the I is by Ishmael, of course!
On the topic of cookies, if you're looking for a gluten/grain/nut/ egg/dairy free (AIP Compliant, Autoimmune Protocol) cookies you have to try these Jam-filled Thumbprint Cookies from Delicious Obsessions. I tried a couple other AIP cookie recipes with such dismal results I almost gave up on the idea of cookies. These are a mixture of coconut butter, shredded coconut and coconut flour which give the cookies a great crumbly cookie texture. You can make your own coconut butter by running shredded coconut through the food processor until it resembles a nut butter. It will be runny and a tad grainy immediately after processing but it will set up, like store brought coconut butter, with a little time. These cookies work best with warm stir-able coconut butter so freshly made coconut butter is perfect.
For everyone else, we made these to use with the cookie cutters. Everyone says they're good and it's a great recipe for kids because the dough is easy to handle and doesn't fall apart easily. We also made these thumbprint cookies this year. They have no nuts so my kids prefer them to the traditional nut rolled thumbprint cookies. I find we make a handful of the same kinds of cookies every year plus one or two new kinds for fun. Cookies are essential for the holidays – and we're fresh out!


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Dunn, Floyd Guide White Sox Past Royals
CHICAGO (AP) -- Adam Dunn shrugged off his horrendous first season with the Chicago White Sox by pretty much starting over. He's seeing the ball well and approaching his at-bats the way he did through successful years with the Reds and Nationals. And so far, it's working.
Dunn hit his 11th homer to match his total from all of last year and the White Sox got strong pitching from Gavin Floyd during a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
"I'm definitely not where I want to be. This is one of those starts to a season I expect to do," Dunn said. "There are a lot of things for me personally that I want to work on and get better."
Dunn's long drive to right off Felipe Paulino gave the White Sox the lead in the first. His sixth homer in his last 10 games was enough offense for Floyd (3-3), who allowed five hits, struck out five and walked two in 7 2/3 innings.
"He's been on a nice roll, he had nice at-bats tonight," Chicago manager Robin Ventura said of Dunn. "He's in a nice spot. He's seeing the ball well and good things happen when he makes contact."
Dunn also doubled and drew a pair of walks while ending a streak of 36 games in which he had struck out. He said he can't worry about striking out, not the way he swings.
"To me, strikeouts, I get as mad as anyone. I'm not going to change my approach or what I'm going to do unless the situation dictates that," Dunn said. "If it's first inning, two outs, nobody on, I'm not going to get off my approach. I'm still trying to look for something to drive, whether it's 2-0 or 0-2."
Floyd escaped a bases-loaded situation in the second when he got Alcides Escobar and Humberto Quintero to hit back-to-back comebackers. Kansas City loaded the bases again in the eighth on three straight singles before Floyd struck out Billy Butler swinging on a full-count offering, ending his night after 116 pitches.
Matt Thornton came in and fanned Eric Hosmer to end the inning. Hector Santiago pitched the ninth to complete the five-hitter.
"(Escobar) came out of his approach a little bit, trying to do too much, two comebackers. Then in the eighth we had a shot," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "The pitch was a ball on Billy, but it was still a good pitch. Floyd threw a good game."
Floyd gave up five singles while bidding for his first shutout in six years. The 6-foot-6 right-hander has given up just four earned runs in his last 28 2/3 innings.
"I'm really honestly just trying to be aggressive with whatever I'm throwing," Floyd said. "Try to let the team field the ball. That's about it. I'm trying to simplify things, go out there and attack guys."
The White Sox added a run in the third when Alejandro De Aza singled, stole second and scored on Gordon Beckham's two-out single. Dunn then doubled, but a big inning was averted when Royals left fielder Alex Gordon made a nice diving catch on Paul Konerko's sinking liner.
Alex Rios' two-out, two-run triple off the wall in right-center in the sixth made it 4-0 and chased Paulino (1-1).
Paulino, who pitched six shutout innings against the Yankees in his first start of the season six days ago, allowed seven hits, struck out six and walked one.
"Made my pitches pretty well, they just had hitting in good moments," Paulino said. "When they had guys on base, they found the hits and scored. I made good pitches, but it's baseball. They found the hole in the right moments and scored."